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AU55 DSY

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,917 mi
Last recorded167,917 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 DSY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 167,917 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 152,017 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 128,799 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 113,848 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 104,482 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,748 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,939 miles

n/s front wipper

Fail 8 Oct 2015 95,939 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front wipper

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,308 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wear on the inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,502 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,306 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 71,275 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2011 61,750 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 61,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 55,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not reulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 53,055 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,457 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,492 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AU55 DSY is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU55 DSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU55 DSY is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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